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Traveling with a Horse? Blanket or No Blanket?
âWhile horses are very comfortable in cold conditions, it is still a big question as to whether you should be throwing on a blanket or leaving it at the barn. Some people go by the 35-40° rule. If it gets to or below those numbers, get those blankets o
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Horses Have Paid a Genetic Price for Becoming Human Companions
âA comparison of ancient and modern horse genomes has found that thousands of years of serving as human companions has led to damaged DNA in domesticated horses.â
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Be Prepared To Keep Horses Safe When Disaster Strikes
âIn addition to Mother Nature's list of natural disasters such as flash floods and tornadoes, horse owners need to consider other potential dangers to horses such as the possibility of man made emergencies including gas leaks or propane spills.â
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More than a Dozen Horses Rescued from Flood Waters in Indiana
âAround 8:30 a.m., the horse owner called 911 because the water was too cold and moving too quickly to get safely across, and although the horses were not in immediate danger where they were, the flood waters were becoming more threatening.â
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2015 Has Been a Great Year for 1.8 Million Equines
âIn 2015 the Brooke reached a record 1.8 million equines, benefiting 10 million people in the developing world with education about caring for their equines so that owners don't overwork, mistreat, and neglect the very animals who provide a livelihood f
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Happy Holidays to All Horse Owners and Animal Lovers Wherever You Are
âThis is the season for bright lights and shiny packages. It is a time for sharing love and being together. It is a time for wishing you, your equines and all your animals the best that life can offer, Your friends at EquiMed.com.â
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A Horse of a Different Color
âAn international team of scientists has discovered what causes the Dun pattern and why it is lost in most horses. The results reveal a new mechanism of skin and hair biology, and provide new insight into horse domestication.â
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Reward Offered in Pregnant Horse Abuse Case in Wisconsin
âThe Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for sexually abusing a pregnant horse.â
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Study Proposed to Determine How Gelding Affects Wild Horse Populations
âA proposed study aims to explore what happens when most of a wild herdâs adult male horses are neutered, but horse advocates who generally support fertility control, say the new research proposal targeting a Utah herd for castration goes too far.â
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Healthy Treats for Your Horse This Holiday Season
âEvery horse owner knows that fruits and vegetables make healthy holiday horse treats along with treats made using natural grains and molasses.â